The Fetal-Neonatal Neuroimaging and Developmental Science Center at Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time research assistant for the NIH funded project on development, implementation and testing of novel, time-efficient in vivo imaging techniques for pediatric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Great organizational and interpersonal communication skills, as well as attention to details are required. Prior research experience involving recruitment of, or working with sensitive clinical populations with chronic neurological diseases (e.g. brain tumors), as well as IRB preparation and maintenance, is desired. Candidates with a strong interest in learning more about the technical aspects of MRI acquisition and image analysis and/or pediatric brain tumors, would excel in this position. This position might include regular after hour study sessions.

This Clinical Research Assistant II will be responsible for:

• Recruiting, consenting, and scheduling children (with or without pediatric brain tumors) for research MRI scans that are to be run at the end of their clinical MRI visit.
• Helping with the preparation of IRB protocol applications, submitting amendments and all other regulatory documentation requiring review by the IRB. Maintaining and updating information as required by Hospital and Sponsor/NIH guidelines.
• Performing data collection at the study visit (e.g. questionnaires and other TBD documents) and helping to ensure that the research MRI scans are properly acquired and that the images are properly saved.
• Making sure that all investigators at the different research sites involved in this multi-centered project (Boston Children's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Massachusetts General Hospital) are up to date with their scheduled tasks. Helping with the organization and the agenda of the periodic progress reports and providing study-related updates as requested.
• Building and maintaining study databases.
• Primarily working with the assigned associated staff and investigators in this project, although there might be overlap and interaction with other studies within the Center.
• Provides positive and effective customer service that supports departmental and hospital operations.
• Contributes to the teamwork within and between departments and organizations.

In order to qualify, you must have:

• Knowledge of principles, and concepts typically acquired through completion of a Bachelor's or Master's degree
• One year of relevant, post-graduate work experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required for working with project leadership, clinicians, staff, patients, and families in a professional and respectful manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel.
• Experience in research and project management. Past experience in a biomedical related field is preferred but not required.
• Work requires the analytical skills to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles.
• Work requires the ability to exchange information on factual matters, schedule appointments, greet families, explain hospital policies, and/or relay messages to appropriate personnel. This type of interaction requires courtesy and tact when dealing with patients, visitors and/or hospital employees. More sensitive situations may be referred to others as appropriate.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering graduate study in clinical or developmental medicine, obstetrics or maternal-fetal medicine, cognitive neuroscience or neurology, neuroimaging, or biomedical imaging.